Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable View)
Creamy overnight oats infused with carrot cake flavors - spiced, sweet, and packed with nutrients for an effortless breakfast.
# What You Need:
→ Oats & Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
→ Fruits & Vegetables
04 - 1/2 cup finely grated carrots
05 - 1/4 cup raisins
→ Sweetener & Spices
06 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
10 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Mix-ins
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
12 - Pinch of salt
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl or large jar, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla extract, and salt.
02 - Fold in grated carrots, raisins, and chopped nuts.
03 - Stir everything thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
04 - Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats well. Add a splash more milk if needed for your preferred consistency.
06 - Serve chilled, topped with extra nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a dollop of yogurt if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like indulgent carrot cake but fuels you with wholesome ingredients all morning long
- Prep once and wake up to a ready made breakfast that saves precious morning minutes
02 -
- The oats continue softening the longer they sit so do not prep more than 3 days ahead
- Grating carrots finely makes all the difference between pleasant texture and awkward crunch
03 -
- Use a box grater rather than a food processor for better carrot texture
- Toast your nuts beforehand for an incredible flavor boost that changes everything